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February 1, 2018

It should come as no surprise that the vast majority of heroin users have used marijuana (and many other drugs) not only long before they used heroin but while they are using heroin. Like nearly all people with substance abuse …

January 22, 2018

I think it’s safe to say that blame for the opioid epidemic can fall squarely on the shoulders of drug manufacturers, who touted its strong pain relief without fear of addiction. Well we see how true that was. Well there …

January 9, 2018

Are we , as a nation, getting ready to embrace and legalize marijuana as a recreational drug? What factors will come into play to make this a reality? What effect will it have on young people? Click here to read an interesting …

December 11, 2017

The Holiday break is perfect for spending some quality time with your kids. Doing things as a family can definitely help your communication skills with your children and it can bring you closer as a group. Also, it’s a lot …

November 29, 2017

E-cigarettes is a topic that is discussed in school , at home, basically everywhere. The biggest upside to it has been that it is free of those carcinogens that tobacco cigarettes contain. But what about the liquids used in vapes? …

November 2, 2017

In a world filled with technology like iPads, smartphones, laptops, Xboxes, the word “play” takes on a totally different meaning than when we, parents, were young. How many of you Dads remember telling your Mom that you were going into …

October 28, 2017

This Fall’s Drug Take-Back Day is rapidly approaching! Our semi-annual community action event supports the DEA’s national event. It is sponsored by L-M RADAR and our local police departments in an effort to build awareness of the dangers of prescription …

October 27, 2017

Marijuana is a hot topic these days due to the large number of states that have legalized it either medically or recreationally. New York has a limited medical use which deals just with oils and not the smokeable plant. However, …

October 16, 2017

I believe that most of us parents have watched Charlie Brown’s The Great Pumpkin at last 2 or 3 times over the course of the years. That probably holds true for our children too – teens & tweens. It’s a …

September 28, 2017

With all the talk surrounding the opioid “epidemic”, parents may overlook another potential opportunity their teen may have to abuse a controlled substance. It revolves around ADD and ADHD medications – Ritalin and Adderall. Some teens call it the “study …

Mission Statement

Larchmont-Mamaroneck RADAR (LM RADAR) is a coalition of local organizations and individuals committed to effecting long-term change in our community by reducing the use of alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances by our youth.Read More

Mission Statement

Larchmont-Mamaroneck RADAR (LM RADAR) is a coalition of local organizations and individuals committed to effecting long-term change in our community by reducing the use of alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances by our youth.Read More

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Call this hotline (914) 381-6103 to ANONYMOUSLY report any potential problem in the Town of Mamaroneck or Villages of Larchmont or Mamaroneck.Read More